Previewing Julien’s “The Collection of Bette Midler” Auction

Tomorrow at 10:00 PDT in Beverly Hills, California, Julien’s Auctions will be holding their “The Collection of Better Midler” auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to help the New York Restoration Project.

Available will be more than 305 lots filled with costumes, jewelry, stage props and personal property from one of Hollywood’s (and Broadway’s) most recognizable women.

Below is a quick look at some of the lots that will be available.

Notable Props Available:

  • Lot #255, Prop Carousel Horse (est. $3,000 – $5,000)
  • Lot #303, Bette Midler’s Showgirl Ukulele (est. $1,000 – $1,500)
  • Lot #191, Bette Midler Concert Puppet (est. $500 – $750)
  • Lot #194, Divine Miss Millenium Tour Stage Prop (est. $400 – $600)
  • Lot #233, Bette Midler Prop Fish Hook (est. $400 – $600)

Notable Costumes Available:

  • Lot #3, Bette Midler Album Cover Dress (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
  • Lot #48, Bette Midler Gown By Bob Mackie (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
  • Lot #71, Bette Midler Performance Costume By Bob Mackie (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
  • Lot #296, Caesar Salad Girls’ Mermaid Costumes (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
  • Lot #302, Bette Midler Vegas Showgirl Costume (est. $2,000 – $3,000)

Bidding for this auction can be done live and in person, online using Julien’s Live or over the telephone.

Also, be sure to check out an earlier video of Darren Julien and Better Midler on NBC’s Today Show talking about the auction and showcasing some of the items that will be available.

About Dan Benton

Dan Benton is a professional writer based in Hudson Valley, New York. Since 2004, he has worked for AOL Sports, Madison Square Garden and currently owns and operates Giants 101. He has also done freelance work for Yahoo! Sports, The Mirl, Bleacher Report and various other outlets.

In his current role, Benton acts as one of the lead staff writers for The Prop Blog.

He can be reached at dan@thepropblog.com

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